I was caught stealing and was charged with Grand Theft in California. The amount stolen was about $500. It was a first time offence, though I did admit on the spot on past thefts at that store (Though it was not caught, or on tape, I promised to pay for the items taken in the past through a signed permissory note). I was sent to the county jail, but through OR was released the next day and (I believe anyway...) the bail will be changed. However, I still need to go to court. That store was the only place I stole from and I have already promised to pay back everything I've stolen. I've never once had a previous criminal offence, juvenile or not. In all honesty, I just want this to just be an example of what I should never do again, and live my life. I'll pay any charges I have to, I just don't want it to affect my future career (not in accounting or law enforcement, though possibly government). So is there any possible way to reduce my charge to a misdemeanor, and hopefully get it dismissed, get a diversion, or better yet expunged? The court date is in two weeks. I'll do almost anything
Edit: I've read up on other people's posts, and I will enroll in an anti shoplifting course ASAP (The NASP one by the way). Only problem is that I can't seem to find the name of the judge. Do I have to call for that information?
Edit: I've read up on other people's posts, and I will enroll in an anti shoplifting course ASAP (The NASP one by the way). Only problem is that I can't seem to find the name of the judge. Do I have to call for that information?
